Social Networking

After doing the Google search about myself, I did not find anything that worried me. Since I have already taught for two years, I was already aware that my personal information is available online. I have been careful to make sure that nothing emberassing about me can be found online. Some of the information I found on pipl.com was outdated and innacurate.
Here is the link to the information I found on pipl.com:

http://www.spokeo.com/search?q=Kevin%20Burk,%20West%20Linn,%20OR&g=name_pipl_scd_city01#:1065708067

When I did a Google search I found several people with my name that have questionable backgrounds but hopefully that will not reflect poorly on me in any way.

I have not had a reason to change any of my facebook pictures yet. There are no pictures of me drinking or doing anything regretable. I have always been aware that information on facebook could come back to haunt me. I also have not participated in many questionable activities that would damage my reputation.

I think teachers should be held to community standards. They are essentially role models for young kids. It is reasonable to expect teachers to behave in a responsible way and emulate good character that our children should exhibit as well. A teacher's speech should be taken into account in any setting. It is unfortunate when a teacher publishes a strong opinion online and gets fired for it, but that teacher should exercise good judgment at all times.

The most interesting story I read in the article was about the art teacher who was photographed in the nude. She was protected under the first amendment and the photographs were artistic. In that case I would have to agree with the teacher that she should not face reprocussions for that act. Clearly a professional's character should not come into question when they are furthering the profession of art.

I plan on continuing my healthy lifestyle. I have nothing to be ashamed of because I choose not to participate in lude or emberassing activities. I will, however, be selective in whom I let have access to my facebook page. I will also make sure that I word everything carefully in my blogs and on my website.